The current conditions in your location are sunny with a temperature of 85°F.Based on these observations,you forecast that in a few hours,it will be sunny with a temperature in the mid 80s.What kind of forecast have you issued?
A)a numerical forecast
B)a persistence forecast
C)a statistical forecast
D)an analog forecast

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A persistence forecast is a type of forecast that assumes the current weather conditions will continue. In this case, the observation is that the current conditions are sunny with a temperature of 85°F. The forecast is that in a few hours, it will be sunny with a temperature in the mid 80s. This is a persistence forecast because it assumes that the current conditions will not change significantly in the near future.

The Current Conditions in Your Location Are Sunny with a Temperature